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Re: 2017 Baseball Schedule

Originally Posted by TrueBulldog1962

I agree it would be more appealing with Tulane, UNO, or SELA, but the upper tier teams in America normally play low level teams opening weekend at home to get some confidence going. We are an upper tier team in CUSA which is one of the best conferences in America. I love seeing us follow this model. Our in conference schedule mixed with Miss St, Ark, & ULL will be plenty to get us an at large bid again.

Re: 2017 Baseball Schedule

Re: 2017 Baseball Schedule

Originally Posted by TrueBulldog1962

I agree it would be more appealing with Tulane, UNO, or SELA, but the upper tier teams in America normally play low level teams opening weekend at home to get some confidence going. We are an upper tier team in CUSA which is one of the best conferences in America. I love seeing us follow this model. Our in conference schedule mixed with Miss St, Ark, & ULL will be plenty to get us an at large bid again.

I don't care what other teams do. I care what's best for Tech.

I just don't see any benefit of wasting a weekend series on a SWAC team other than maybe using it as a confidence builder. I would've preferred to open with a weekend series against Tulane, UNO, or SELA, but like I said, other than that this schedule is pretty much perfect for us. The good news is we won't have to return this SWAC series next year.

This year Tech won't play a single football, MBB, or baseball game in either of Louisiana's two largest markets (New Orleans, Baton Rouge) and only hosts one game against a team from one of those markets (SELA in MBB). Out of sight, out of mind. It's important for Tech to get exposure in those markets for recruiting (athletics and academics) and alumni engagement. Baseball has the least impact, but it's the easiest to get done. It's a shame we couldn't get a H&H deal done with Tulane in basketball with the Conroy connection.

Re: 2017 Baseball Schedule

according to The News Star today, NWSt was cancelled this season because Burroughs felt it was too soon for him and will resume in 2018. Tech & Arkansas will play again in 2018 w/ Tech making the return trip to Fayetteville. I can see Tech & Ark continuing the series after that as long as Van Horne stays at Arkansas

Re: 2017 Baseball Schedule

2017 C-USA CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2017 Conference USA Championship will return to a neutral site for the first time since 2012 and just the sixth time in the league’s history. Three-year old MGM Park, located on the waterfront in Biloxi, Mississippi, will be the host venue of the league’s 22nd championship. The Championship will feature the top eight teams in regularseason league play and the format consists of two double-elimination brackets, with a single-elimination championship game that will be nationally-televised by CBS Sports Network. All other games of the championship will be available on ESPN 3.